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The Betsy Hotel on Miami Beach offers free live music every day

Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

Golf With Us, Bank of America offer free and discount golf memberships for kids

Golf with Us is free and open to the first 150,000 new participants who enroll before June 15, 2026. The program offers kids 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, giving them access to tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses nationwide. Returning Golf with Us participants can renew their …

Record Store Day celebrations around Miami

Record Store Day is back and there are several record stores around Miami celebrating on Saturday, April 18, 2026.  Here’s what’s happening at… Sweat Records 5505 NE 2 Ave., Little Haiti From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. sift through the store’s largest selection of exclusive releases, listen to vinyl DJ sets all day from Moonbeam Mike, …

Get new Chicken Deals at Miami Grill, for a limited time

Miami Grill is expanding its menu this spring with the launch of three new limited-time chicken sandwiches, available from April 6 through May 24. Only $6.99: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich – tossed in tangy buffalo wing sauce and topped with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and cool, creamy blue cheese dressing. Chipotle BBQ Chicken Sandwich – smothered …

RSVP for free Piano Slam at the Arsht Center

Are you a fan of the annual Piano Slam? Well, we’ve got the date for this year’s edition! The Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion will present its Piano Slam 2026 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The performance is free to the public. VIP …

Art Fest in Sunrise features exhibits & paint & sip

Sunrise is presenting an outdoor event with art activities for kids and adults, entertainment and art exhibits.  World Art Day in 2026 is  p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18. The event includes:  art exhibit  Paint & Sip for adults Youth Art Zone with hands-on projects  entertainment  The venue is Village Art Plaza, which is at …

Free Civic Chorale of Greater Miami concerts

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The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami joins forces with the MDC Kendall Chorale and organist Andrew Leslie Cooper for “Treasures of Cathedral Music,” free concerts on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Epiphany and on Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. The program …

Free ‘New Music Miami Festival’ concerts 2026

The New Music Miami Festival (NMMF) is back with festival discussions and concerts that are free to the public, no ticket required thanks to the generosity of the Festival’s sponsors. The concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at alternating Miami Beach venues FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, 420 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 440 and …

Dine outdoors with food trucks, vendors, & line dancing at Volunteer Park

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park. Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

Rebates for upgrading irrigation in eligible Broward residential yards

If you’re interested in upgrading your outdoor irrigation system, perhaps you’ll qualify for a rebate of about $200 to $600. Different factors determine eligibility for Broward residents, including Where you reside, use eligibility map your existing irrigation is operational your existing irrigation uses metered city water If you’re eligible,  apply online prior to performing any …

Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl

Every third Thursday of the month, Miami Beach hosts its “Culture Crawl.” The crawl takes place from 6-8 p.m. 2026 dates are: April 16 and May 21, June 17 and July 15. The Culture Crawl usually goes on hiatus August and September. The event, from 6-9 p.m., aims to get residents and visitors alike exploring …

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